Reddy's Gen Z Mumbai Drama 'Lavender Fire' Ignites

Filmmaker Raam Reddy is set to direct "Lavender Fire," a new feature film focusing on the lives of three Gen Z siblings in Mumbai's influencer and modeling world. This project marks a deliberate shift from his previous, large-scale work, as Reddy aims for a more spontaneous and immediate creative process. He expressed a desire to return to the immediacy he experienced during the making of his debut film, "Thithi."

The film will feature three newcomers discovered from the fashion and creator industries, with Reddy employing his earlier method of casting first and then writing the script with the performers. The narrative will explore themes of career ambition, online visibility, and evolving social dynamics among young urban dwellers, all within a compressed timeframe to add urgency.

Reddy envisions "Lavender Fire" as an accessible and non-judgmental portrayal of Gen Z culture, with potential for both local resonance and international marketability. He plans to shoot the film in January under his banner, Prospective Productions, and is open to international collaborations for financing and production.